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TIL that the Mars One project is seeking to colonize Mars by 2023. The astronaut/colonists will spend the rest of their lives on the red planet.

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ejLL TIL that since 1959 there has been an ongoing Russian experiment to domesticate foxes
NXp6E TIL Nissan Motors sued an individual, Uzi Nissan, over ownership of the "nissan.com" domain name. Uzi ultimately won the legal battle, but it took eight years and cost him $3 million.
JLx8 TIL the reason why there are more men with super high IQ than women is the same reason why there are more men with super low IQ than women. This is due to higher genetic variability in males.
wL6JY TIL Oscar nominated actor Lew Ayres declared himself a conscientious objector and served as a medic in WWII. He donated all of the money he earned as a serviceman to the American Red Cross.
4Xkv5 Actually, many species of ducks have feet—and legs!—tinted a bluish green or gray. But for the ducks that do have orange feet, well, it's all about attracting the ladies. Chicks dig orange.